University of Puerto Rico–Río Piedras offers one of the most affordable pathways to a four-year degree in the Azimuth coverage set. The published cost of attendance is $15,118, but need-based aid substantially reshapes that figure across income levels.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $15,118 |
| Tuition and Fees | $5,354 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$5,943 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $9,175 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,018 |
| $30–48k | $8,553 |
| $48–75k | $11,002 |
| $75–110k | $11,925 |
| $110k+ | $13,018 |
University of Puerto Rico–Río Piedras offers one of the most affordable pathways to a four-year degree in the Azimuth coverage set. The published cost of attendance is $15,118, but need-based aid substantially reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $8,018; middle-income families pay around $11,002; and higher-income families pay approximately $13,018. Azimuth ranks University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras #29 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university's pricing structure reflects Puerto Rico's public higher-education mission and federal aid eligibility. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The relatively narrow spread between income bands underscores UPR–Río Piedras' commitment to broad access: even higher-income families face manageable net costs compared with mainland public research universities. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $5,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,500; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $36,313, median federal debt of $5,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $62 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $36,313, placing University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras in the 0.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,389 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras in the 47.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure compares with a median of $56,249 at comparable institutions, and reflects a labor market anchored in PR where the earnings baseline for working adults without a degree stands at $15,317. Azimuth ranks University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras #1434 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The program mix at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is anchored by Business, which accounts for 25% of degrees, followed by Education at 10% and Social Sciences at 8%. Biology, General stands out with 216 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $40,152—Azimuth ranks the program #283 among nonprofit four-year institutions. Psychology, General follows with 137 graduates earning $30,052, ranked #347 among nonprofit four-year institutions. The Accounting program graduates 122 students with median earnings of $57,201—Azimuth ranks it #50 among nonprofit four-year institutions.
